A Texas doctor who has been treating children in a measles outbreak was shown on video wearing a measles rash and talking with parents and children in his clinic just days before meeting with US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Dr. Ben Edwards appeared in the video, which shows him discussing his treatment of patients, including those infected with measles. Experts say that Edwards’ decision to treat patients while infectious put others at risk due to the highly contagious nature of the disease.
Despite this, Kennedy met with Edwards and praised his use of unproven treatments for measles. Kennedy’s actions have been criticized as “wholly irresponsible” and a departure from the standard protocols for protecting public health.
Experts say that Kennedy’s promotion of an unproven treatment by a doctor who was infectious raises concerns about the spread of misinformation and the lack of urgency in addressing the outbreak. The US Health Secretary is now responsible for improving children’s health across the country, but his actions have been met with criticism from medical professionals who argue that he is not taking the issue seriously enough.
Source: https://www.clickondetroit.com/health/2025/04/18/video-shows-doctor-with-measles-treating-kids-rfk-jr-later-praised-him-as-an-extraordinary-healer